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Africa news — October 3, 2026

Publications tagged with Africa published on October 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

3 publications

Society Local Gov Corruption Africa
Oct 3, 2026, 14:07 UTC
Karnataka Police Arrest BBA Student for Terror Links, Arms Smuggling
In Bidar, Karnataka, a 24-year-old BBA student named Vishal Kumar Metre was arrested for suspected ties with a banned Pakistani organization and involvement in an illegal arms smuggling network. The police found contacts with Pakistani individuals and WhatsApp groups on his mobile phone. He was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Arms Act.
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Society Africa
Oct 3, 2026, 12:32 UTC
Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car in Barra Mansa
A 56-year-old woman was hit by a car in Barra Mansa, RJ, on Tuesday night. She was trapped under the car and suffered serious injuries. She was rescued and taken to Santa Casa de Barra Mansa, where she later died. The driver went to the police station and gave a statement. The case is being investigated.
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Society Regulators Africa Defense
Oct 3, 2026, 10:06 UTC
Verstappen Secures First Pole Position of the Season in Malaysia
Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia. The Red Bull driver secured the top spot on the grid ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen expressed happiness with his performance but emphasized that winning the race is the ultimate goal. Hamilton, despite returning to the track after nine years, acknowledged the challenges of maintaining tire life during the race.
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Karnataka Police Arrest BBA Student for Terror Links, Arms Smuggling

Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car in Barra Mansa

Verstappen Secures First Pole Position of the Season in Malaysia